there are a few more store variants coming for it, scotts is doing one for example
I think Peter Gabriel said it best when he said “oh, here comes the flood…”
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So what are the most promising keys that have come out of high republic / high republic adventures and any one shots? Lots of 1st appearances scattered throughout, but are there 2 or 3 standouts that have bigger long term potential like Aphra?
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This is about as short and essential as I can make it, I think.
High Republic 1 (Marvel):
First Appearance:
Keeve Trennis,
Sskeer,
Estala Maru,
Veter,
Supreme Chancellor Lina Soh, Matari and Voru.
Cameo: Elzar Mann,
Burryaga Agaburry (Wookiee)(single unnamed panel during final assembly),
Mikel Sutnami (Ithorian)(single unnamed panel during final assembly),
Stellan Gios (Male human Jedi Master)(single unnamed panel during final assembly)
High Republic Adventures 1 (IDW):
First Appearance:
Lula Talisola,
Qort,
Farzala,
Bibs,
Zeen Mrala,
Torben “Buckets of Blood” Buck,
Krix,
Cham Cham.
Cameo: Marchion Ro,
Eye of the Nihil.
High Republic Adventures 2 (IDW):
First Appearance:
Marchion Ro, Eye of the Nihil
High Republic Adventures 6 (IDW):
First Appearance:
Geode (Vintian Male navigator of The Vessel),
Leox Gyasi (human male pilot of the Vessel, member of the Byne Guild),
Affie Hollow (female human co-pilot of the Vessel , Byne Guild operative),
Obratuk (Parwan male Jedi Master)
High Republic 7 (Marvel):
First Appearance:
KC-78 (Astromech droid stationed on Starlight Beacon),
Darth Krall ( “Radaki”, force-sensitive individual who left Jedi Order, part of the “Lost Twenty”),
Velko Jahen (Soikan female who served as an aide on Starlight Beacon space station).
Orla Jareni (Umbaran female Jedi Master and Wayseeker)
Monster of Temple Peak 1 (IDW):
First Appearance:
Ty Yorrick (female Tholothian former Jedi, who is now a saber-for-hire, mercenary monster hunter),
Edge of Balance FCBD 2021 (Viz):
First Appearance:
Stellan Gios (Male human Jedi Master),
Jedi Master Arkoff (male Wookiee Jedi Master),
Lily Tora-Asi (Jedi human female).
High Republic 10 (Marvel):
First Appearance:
Lourna Dee (female Twi’lek Tempest Runner for the Nihil);
The Great Leveler (a mysterious Nihil weapon/beast that killed Master Loden Greatstorm)
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A cameo is a first appearance. Marchion Ro first is SWHRA #1… most would say first full is #2. 
Agreed. First Full should really read “If Marchion Ro ever becomes a highly collectible character, people will pay hundreds of dollars for #2 and not #1.”
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The market works in mysterious ways… they could swing for #1…
Wow this is great, thank you! Now… if you HAD to narrow this down to 2 characters you’d bet on, which would they be? Without researching too much, I would go with Darth Krall & Marchion Ro. What do you say?
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Not nitpicking, just wondering your opinion of High Republic 6 as his cameo?
He’s definitely there. I took the prompt as narrowing the keys down, though. Seeing as that cameo is essentially the same as the one in #1, I’d pick #1.
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Okay. What about his first full in number 6 then? He is named in that issue.
Right, I talked about it in the article above. I think you could call 6 his first full if you want. It starts to come down to the point where people are debating their own personal definition of a cameo vs. full appearance, when really it’s going to come down to market desirability between HR 6 and Edge of Balance FCBD.
High Republic 6 came out in June and is a single page and he’s in a hologram. Not much action out of him. So, I think that deducts from desirability. However, it has an awesome cover, it’s from the main comic ongoing title, and the other contender came out two months later and is technically “manga” material that comic collectors tend to discount.
Edge of Balance FCBD 2021 came out in August, but to my taste has better action from Stellan. Three pages, massive action, multiple panels and poses, named. Its a Free Comic Book Day issue so tons of copies are going to be dog-eared, stamped with a LC name and address, stickers applied, thrown into shipments without bags or boards as freebies. The supply of high grades will be lower I think.
No doubt HR6 came out first, but we’re not really debating what’s first are we? We’re debating what collectors will look at as Stellan’s issue of primary significance. The most collectible issue. No doubt most people will go for HR6. It’s just not a great appearance in my estimation, though.
My two cents.
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Appreciate the awesome reply. We’re lucky to have you here. Thanks!
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Go for the Walmart variant. UPC moved to the back. Much better eye appeal.
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(W) Daniel Jose Older (A/CA) Harvey Tolibao
Join Daniel José Older and Harvey Tolibao in this emotional finale to phase one of The High Republic Adventures!
With their latest mission behind them, the Padawan face their greatest challenge yet: the future. Farzala and Qort are ready to take the next steps, but Lula can’t shake her emotions, as is the Jedi way. She’s been trained for battle, for diplomatic relations, for rescue missions… she was never trained for a heart that aches for more. Through it all, though, they are guided by wise words of the Jedi: for light and for life.
In Shops: Feb 09, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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Reminds me of the 2nd print to issue 2 of Marvel HR.
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For a 1:25, the regular cover beats this one over by a billion times…
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Glad I didnt order it and stuck with cover A & B
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